Taxi and Coach Hire in Mid Wales
Getting around Mid Wales without a car is possible, but having a local taxi number in your phone helps. Public transport covers the main routes, but the gaps between bus times can be long, especially in the evenings and on Sundays. A taxi fills those gaps and opens up places that buses do not reach.
Where can I find taxis in Mid Wales?
Most market towns have at least one taxi firm. Aberystwyth, Brecon, Newtown and Welshpool have several operators running saloon cars, estates and minibuses. Smaller towns like Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Cardigan typically have one or two firms.
In rural areas, it is worth booking ahead rather than expecting to hail a cab. Many operators will collect from train stations, holiday cottages and restaurants. Ask your accommodation host for a local recommendation, as they usually know who is reliable.
Is coach hire available for groups?
Several Mid Wales operators provide minibus and coach hire for groups, weddings, airport transfers and day trips. Typical group sizes range from 8-seater minibuses to 53-seat coaches. If you are organising a walking group, family gathering or corporate event, pre-booked transport takes the pressure off designated drivers and lets everyone enjoy the scenery.
Can I get a taxi from the train station?
At Aberystwyth, yes. There is usually a taxi rank outside the station. At smaller stations on the Heart of Wales Line and Cambrian Line, you will need to pre-book. The station at Machynlleth connects to local taxis, and Shrewsbury station (the main gateway from England) has a large taxi rank and car hire desks.
Planning your transport
If you are visiting Mid Wales without a car, it is worth planning your transport before you arrive. Save local taxi numbers to your phone, check bus timetables on Traveline Cymru, and ask your accommodation about pickup options. Many holiday cottages and B&Bs in rural areas can arrange taxi transfers from the nearest station. For the main routes into Mid Wales by car, train and bus, see our transport guide.
Browse the listings below for taxi and coach hire services across the region.
Car hire in Mid Wales
If you are arriving by train and want the freedom of a car for part of your stay, Shrewsbury has hire desks at the station. Within Mid Wales itself, options are limited, so it is best to arrange car hire before you arrive or ask your accommodation for local contacts. Some larger holiday parks and hotels can help arrange short-term hire through local operators.
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